12 h. ago French President urges more Chinese investment and balanced trade

French President urges more Chinese investment and balanced trade  Investment Monitor

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38 h. ago As Macron eyes China deals to revive industry, trade shows tables have turned

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Chinese companies to invest in France and transfer know-how in emerging sectors like batteries, electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels – highlighting growing concerns over the widening technological gap between the two countries. “We want to welcome more Chinese investment through projects and re-industrialisation strategies, and this is what will allow us to break the cycle we’re currently in,” he said on Thursday in Beijing, where he attended a...

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3 d. ago Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer’s China

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer’s China-related remarks  Global Times

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8 d. ago Dutch chipmaker Nexperia urges Chinese units to help restore supply chain

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia urges Chinese units to help restore supply chain  Reuters

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1 week ago Former editor Hu Xijin urges restraint in official media’s criticism of Japan

A former editor-in-chief of a Chinese nationalist tabloid has called upon official media to manage public expectations properly and refrain from using “harsh language that does not reflect the actual situation” when criticising Japan. Hu Xijin, the former editor-in-chief of the Global Times, affiliated with Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily, said some social media accounts run by official media had used “harsh language that does not reflect the actual situation” when criticising Japanese...

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1 week ago Premier Li Qiang urges Germany to be ‘rational and pragmatic’ on China policy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged Germany to stand by a rational and pragmatic China policy and focus on common interests in his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who plans a state visit next year. “We hope the German side will adhere to a rational and pragmatic China policy, rule out interference and pressure, focus on shared interests and consolidate the foundation for cooperation,” Li told Merz on Sunday on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, South...

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1 week ago Chinese premier urges China, Germany to strengthen dialogue, address concerns

Chinese premier urges China, Germany to strengthen dialogue, address concerns  Xinhua

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1 week ago Chinese FM urges Japan to reflect on, correct mistakes as soon as possible

Chinese FM urges Japan to reflect on, correct mistakes as soon as possible  China Daily

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1 week ago China urges Japan to reflect on, correct mistakes as soon as possible

China urges Japan to reflect on, correct mistakes as soon as possible  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago China accuses US of undermining ties with Greece in envoy’s Piraeus port remarks

China has accused the United States of trying to undermine its relations with Greece after the US ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle urged Athens to sell the Chinese-operated port of Piraeus. Guilfoyle called the presence of China’s state-owned shipping giant Cosco at the port in the south of Greece “unfortunate”, in an interview last week with Greek broadcaster Antenna TV. “But I think there are ways around it, that something could be worked out, whether you pursue a path of enhancing output in...

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2 w. ago Top Democrat demands probe into 4 Chinese firms potentially supplying Nexperia

A senior US Democrat is urging the Commerce Department to investigate four Chinese semiconductor firms potentially tied to Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, warning they could threaten the safety and reliability of components used in cars across the US and its allies. The request marks the latest twist in the turmoil surrounding the Chinese-owned firm, which has become a flashpoint in broader disputes involving China, Europe, and the US, following months of internal conflicts, regulatory intervention...

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2 w. ago Top Democrat demands US probe into Chinese firms potentially supplying Nexperia

A senior US Democrat is urging the Commerce Department to investigate four Chinese semiconductor firms potentially tied to Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, warning they could threaten the safety and reliability of components used in cars across the US and its allies. The request marks the latest twist in the turmoil surrounding the Chinese-owned firm, which has become a flashpoint in broader disputes involving China, Europe, and the US, following months of internal conflicts, regulatory intervention...

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2 w. ago Congressional committee urges swift action on escalating Chinese threats

Congressional committee urges swift action on escalating Chinese threats  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago China urges Japan to give Chinese people a clear account: FM spokesperson

China urges Japan to give Chinese people a clear account: FM spokesperson  Xinhua

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2 w. ago Lai urges restraint after Chinese coast guard sails through Diaoyutai Islands

Lai urges restraint after Chinese coast guard sails through Diaoyutai Islands  Focus Taiwan

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2 w. ago Chinese airlines offer free ticket changes as Beijing urges citizens to avoid Japan travel

Chinese airlines offer free ticket changes as Beijing urges citizens to avoid Japan travel  The Standard (HK)

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3 w. ago Chinese ambassador urges Korean gov't to find 'fundamental solution' to anti

Chinese ambassador urges Korean gov't to find 'fundamental solution' to anti-Beijing protests  Korea JoongAng Daily

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3 w. ago China warns citizens in Japan about wildlife risks amid surge in bear attacks

The Chinese embassy in Japan has urged Chinese citizens in the country to remain vigilant about local wildlife attacks amid a surge in incidents, with fatalities reaching a record high. The embassy released a statement on its official WeChat account on Friday, advising Chinese citizens to monitor wildlife sighting information released by local governments in Japan and avoid areas frequented by bears, wild boars and other animals to minimise risks. Since April, Japan has recorded at least 13...

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4 w. ago Chinese students boost US education, Trump tariffs in court: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese student boom helps create more university spots for Americans: study China’s university boom has helped boost US postgraduate education and local economies in college towns, according to a new study. 2. Chinese trade negotiator urges US to boost agricultural cooperation China’s key trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, has called on the US to create “a...

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last month Chinese trade negotiator urges US to boost agricultural cooperation

China’s key trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, has called on the US to create “a favourable atmosphere” for agricultural cooperation between the two countries. “We hope the US will work together with China, with a focus on the broader picture, to create a favourable atmosphere for practical cooperation in areas such as agriculture,” Li told a visiting US agricultural trade delegation in Beijing on Tuesday, according to a statement published by the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday. Li said there...

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